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Susanne Shapiro is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Born in New York City in 1975, Shapiro showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of five. Her parents recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue music as a career. Shapiro's musical education began at the Juilliard School, where she studied under the tutelage of renowned pianist and teacher, Yoheved Kaplinsky. She later went on to study at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where she received her Bachelor of Music degree. Shapiro continued her studies at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, where she earned her Master of Music degree. Throughout her education, Shapiro received numerous awards and accolades for her exceptional talent. She was a recipient of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which recognizes outstanding young musicians who show great potential for a successful career in music. She was also a winner of the Young Concert Artists International Auditions, which helped launch her career as a soloist. Shapiro's career as a soloist has taken her around the world, performing in some of the most prestigious concert halls and with some of the most renowned orchestras. She has performed with the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra, among others. One of Shapiro's most notable performances was her debut at Carnegie Hall in 1999. She performed a program of works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Schumann, which received critical acclaim. The New York Times praised her "impeccable technique and musicality," and noted that she "played with a depth of feeling that was both moving and impressive." In addition to her solo performances, Shapiro is also an accomplished chamber musician. She has collaborated with some of the most renowned musicians in the world, including violinist Itzhak Perlman and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. She is a founding member of the Trio Solisti, a piano trio that has received critical acclaim for their performances and recordings. Shapiro's recordings have also received critical acclaim. Her recording of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with the London Symphony Orchestra was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2003. She has also recorded works by Chopin, Schumann, and Brahms, among others. In addition to her performing career, Shapiro is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught at the Juilliard School, the Curtis Institute of Music, and the New England Conservatory of Music. She is currently a professor of piano at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Shapiro's dedication to music and her exceptional talent have earned her numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. In addition to the Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Young Concert Artists International Auditions, she has received the Gilmore Young Artist Award, the Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award, and the Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant, among others. Shapiro's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant. Her exceptional talent as a pianist, her dedication to teaching, and her commitment to promoting classical music to new audiences have made her a beloved figure in the world of music.

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